About haemorrhoids - 50% of people will suffer from haemorrhoids at some point during their life

Haemorrhoids (piles) are very rarely talked about, that is, unless they are part of a joke. Yet for the 1.7million people in the UK who suffer with them, haemorrhoids are no laughing matter.

Haemorrhoids can have unpleasant symptoms - bleeding when passing a motion, discomfort, irritation and itching. Many people who suffer from haemorrhoids feel embarrassed, but they shouldn't since haemorrhoids are very common. In fact, 50% of people in the western world suffer from haemorrhoids at some point during their life.*

The Germoloids site is designed to give you all the information you need about haemorrhoids (or piles, as the problem is more commonly known) - how to recognise the symptoms, how to treat them and, most importantly, how to avoid them. To share your experiences or to comment on the Germoloids website click on the "Have your say" icon.

E-mail a friend

If you know someone who has haemorrhoids, email them the link to this site - it's a way of getting the information to them.

*Source: Blacks Medical Dictionary

(Always read the label)

When using any medication always read the label. Germoloids Cream, Ointment and suppositories contain zinc oxide and lidocaine hydrochloride.
Germoloids products are for the relief of symptoms associated with haemorrhoids.